Pot Belly Pig Care For Beginners

[@ms.g4401]

I love the fact that you let the animals be. You don't try to change their natural habits

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Angela Gunter all my animals love me a lot because they know and feel I respect them. It takes time to earn their trust but once you do it's the best!!!

[@TheSeamuss]

Mine passed away of old age at 15. I am so sad but feel blessed to be with him. That we were together all those years.

[@mrdezi22]

I loved my potbelly, she was so fat and adorable, and its true! They love belly scratches and its so funny watching them slowly lie down and flop over on their side for a good scratch.

[@HavelMonster]

Yup

[@KevinBolsajian]

Why am I so addicted to watching this channel I live in an apartment in LA

[@srdabsalot6244]

Same XD

[@xanderchin9085]

Same ecks dee

[@ANB433]

Kevin Bolsajian it’s simple: the life you live vs the life you would want to live. That’s why you love watching her.

[@madagrar7265]

Fuck LA. Move to South Carolina.

[@nonyabigness]

Mad Agrar fuck Los angeles? ummm excuse tf out of you

[@ashleygates9339]

i just got two ADORABLE pot bellied pigs!! I was doing some more research on how to properly care for them and stumbled on your page and i LOVE your videos and i actually feel i learned something!!! Thank You

[@parkjungmoon694]

lol i love this chick shes so funny like most women arent that funny for whatever reason but she is and entertaining, seems like a really positive happy person people gravitate to, im moving to florida soon enough she seems like a cool person to chill with, idk if she ever hangs out with fans but that'd be cool to go check out the farm and shit see her pig and everything i love pigs and always thought about getting one myself

[@GreenFamily2007]

He is adorable! You make some of the best homesteading videos I've seen.

[@huzaifaamir6431]

Something is very wrong with your eyes that thing is ugly

[@reinhold-vst9499]

Becky, you are so nice with your cute pig, my pig loves to be hugged, she even stops eating when I stay next to her... maybe she is in love, I don't know. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@spazer22]

Love your videos. My wife and I look forward to your updates. I have always wanted to homestead you give us inspiration.You are so calm and joyful. Its really is apparent you love to homestead. Keep up the good work. God Bless .from the Bronx NYC.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+woody caballero hahahaha I'm glad you enjoy them!!!

[@abigailhutchinson5487]

Hi Becky! I ❤️ your videos! Please answer!

[@S.mu8yz]

Hi I live in New England and I was wondering if you could recomend a good place to get a pot belly? Or maybe in spring if you breed them and you want to sell one? Also how many times a day do you feed them?

[@TreasureRescue]

Contact your local animal shelters, if they don't have one, they may put you on a list or put you in contact with someone who is looking for an adopter. A lot of people take them on and end up getting rid of them because its more than they bargained for.

[@S.mu8yz]

queenbean Thank you

[@user-tf8dr2ud2k]

Becky we found this video because I needed to show my coworker what a pot bellied pig is and now my entire workplace loves you and your channel.

[@bettinahenning5069]

Dear Becky, we have a mini pig, too. He is 15 years old. His live is like neil's. I find it really good what you told about having a mini pig. Neil could be verry happy that he lives with you!

[@thebeetlejsuice]

You are so adorable! I have a micro pot bellied pig that I had to save at 3 days old, he was the runt and was going to die. He's so precious now at 2 months old. Great advice :)

[@mandisurdam6425]

We just did the same as you. Left the big rat race and bought a farm. We homeschool our children and self sustain. I have two hogs and this is very informative.

[@agolouzorkaeugene2826]

I LOVE this! I train them here in Nigeria; have a small farm. I want to go global. I enjoy being with them; they are a great friend.

[@TMarie-gi6cx]

Oh my gosh, how cute he is!!

[@GGreen-yf2xk]

Neil is an interesting, fun beast, and you treat him well. I think you treat your meat hogs well though their life is unfortunately short. I watch your videos because you teach independence and self-sufficiency. I get encouragement and inspiration from your "can do" attitude. I wish I had your energy, and abilities. You built your own home for goodness' sake!

[@1lesa242]

I love that you talked about respecting the animals and what they like. I have horses and you wouldn’t believe how many times I see people pat horses like really hard like smack them. They don’t like that. I just got two baby piggies yesterday. Thank you for the information. 😊

[@colin6768]

I love how we wags his tail like a dog. Too cute 🙂

[@nay6113]

Becky, can you make a video showing us your farm dogs and how you trained them?

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Mr.MOOandMr.WOO I really want to do a video about picking a good dog. There are tons of dogs but not all are good farm dogs.

[@travisgaspard3412]

on farm dogs i say a Blue Heeler is a good Cattle Dog they are all so smart dogs ! if you get a pup & talk to it like its a human they will do what ever you tell them ! they say you cant Teach an old dog new tricks that is an lie ! i got an old dog it was like 7 years old didn't want to do what i tell it then it started listening & now she the best dog ever her old owner ask how i did that i said i talk to her like she is a human is all :)

[@picklebananaeggplant]

This intro is EVERYTHING

[@chrystalsylvester2278]

Thank you Becky this was helpful. I just got one. Turned out he was a service pig who lost his human. He was left to the son who just didnt know how to care for him. He wasnt feed correctly and is very thin. I'm new to pigs but I'm the type of person to research everything till I know all the information I can then learn the rest by experience. I'm very happy to have him his name is Chippy

[@mainemermaid6596]

Thank you SO much for rescuing him. Please don't take this video's advice on feeding. Feed Pot belly pig (specific) kibble, and lots of fresh vegies and occasional fruits. Fresh water always - esp when eating their kibble. And change that pool water regularly. It can get filled with bacteria and become unhealthy. Your pig could use a checkup, and should have his nails done, and teeth checked. (The vet may want you to give him vitamins/mineral supplements for a while.)

[@guineapigmom4139]

My best friend’s Potbelly pig just had her babies 6 girls and 4 boys and in the 2 months were adopting a little all black girl and there so cute!

[@TALK-0THECONURE]

This woman is awesome.

[@thecookemonsteer8146]

As a pot belly pig owner this really does sound like some great advice! Thank you Becky

[@maryvonneadams9378]

We have two pot belly pigs who walk around together. They have been through three kiddie pools because they both try to get in them together it is so funny.

[@ninaevans4451]

We have a potbellied pig at school and I got to name her! Her name is Charlotte and she is pretty big. Today I was brushing her and she laid down next to me and I laid my head on her and gave her a hug and she’s so cute 😍😍😍😍

[@meganmay6543]

thanks so much for putting out accurate information when so many do not!

[@chasitysours9399]

OMG your such a breath of fresh air and such a inspiration to me. Thank you for showing me that I can get up off my ass and do these things by myself and I can do just as good of a job or even better then my man. New subscriber here just found you this morning.

[@ricdaphree7759]

Whoa whoa, not to be negative or sling mud in your direction but why did you have to comment about the your man vs. you comparison. You and your man are supposed to compliment each other's weaknesses and make each other a stronger more efficient effective pair. So how goes the homestead/ diy/ self sufficient lifestyle these days?

[@chasitysours9399]

@@ricdaphree7759 lol I have learned alot in last 3 yrs. Definitely working beside my man still today. And will forever. And we are doing fabulous with providing our own food and ect. Thanks for checking in.

[@christianpatriot410]

Yay we're getting a pig!!! Your show is such an inspiration to me....

[@bleucastaneda1925]

we are getting a pot belly pig tomorrow so this helped a lot we are letting it free Rome in are 2 acer back yard with chickens that we have had for a long time and a grate pureranes dog

[@NMNCrimeWatch]

the animals here are very friendly and they look so happy, so good, i really like your videos

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks, they are happy and long lived☀️❤️☀️

[@hectorguzman8435]

I aspire to have a 100% homestead like yours. I have the chickens and the pig just arrived last week

[@HayleyJadesJewelry]

I loved this video! Thanks for sharing. I just subscribed. The chicken getting choked was too cute. Glad he got it up. God bless!

[@jomama5186]

I love his human name!!! Our girl is Edith Bunker, Edie. She is going on 4 soon. She is my everything !

[@TammyPoore]

Can u help me to understand what I need for my pig she's a outside piggy what meds and vitamins to keep her healthy

[@BeckysHomestead]

I don’t give my animals meds. The best thing you can do for your pig is not over feed it and give it the biggest pen you can, so it can walk around. Pigs hate blazing sun, so make sure it has dark shade. Build it a pig house like Neil’s and give it hay so it can build a nest in its house. Give it a big water pan! ☀️❤️☀️

[@CraigsOverijse]

Our vet does our mini gottinger pig hooves every year when she gets her shots yes you need ear defenders she is just in a field as a pen she also has a kiddy pool and she has a little plastic igloo we call it a pigloo and I do clean out the straw when it’s been very wet we feed her mini pig food but she also gets scraps of vegetable wind fallen apples and left over bread pasta etc so hi Neil to you and Becky from Wilma pig and me here in Belgium

[@gpcbr1000]

Awesome video! When I trim my pigs toes , I wait until she’s in a deep sleep and I do it with sharp snips she never notices a thing

[@jeremyleemikel]

Hi Becky, I live in Florida and my wife just brought home a pot belly pig.

[@silentwarrior-cr9ow]

I'm getting a pot belly pig so I learned and wrote every thing down thanks

[@mainemermaid6596]

Feed them Pot belly Pig (specific) kibble (amount according to weight - will be on the bag), and lots of fresh vegies and occasional fruits. Fresh water always - esp when eating their kibble. And change that pool water regularly. It will get filled with pee/bacteria and become unhealthy.

[@vonbassett142]

What can of treats are healthy and enjoyable?

[@dawgsmycopilot]

My husband died leaving me with his pot belly pigs and the male keeps trying to escape the fence. Yours is so content in that pen that is smaller than my yard. I'm jealous. And he was feeding them pig chow, are those just regular whole oat groats your feeding? With dry corn?

[@2ndADAMBomb]

"Obviously, we're not gonna eat Neil." Sigh of relief from Oinks McGee.

[@knockitoffsusan8329]

could you make a video talking about the finances of having your own homestead?

[@wtglb]

I think she covers that topic, search her videos

[@connerbeus1955]

Your pot belly pig looks great in weight that's why I clicked this video. Very informal thank you!

[@stephaniebreier9753]

Maybe it’s just my pigs but I have 3 pot belly pigs and they loved to be loved they have when I just walk past them and for cutting there hooves it’s better to do it when they trust you by rubbing their belly and making them roll over and let them fall asleep first all 3 of mine mostly say in my house but go out side to play

[@roxaneweeks260]

I Love Becky's homestead! ! Your amazing! !:0)

[@missmevintages8716]

Hello Ms Becky. Thank you for the informative video. I have a pop belly pig, Pepi, and I'm trying to learn how to trim his hoofs b/c I can't find a local vet who will make house calls. They are very long and curled and I'm scared that I will cut too much or possibly not cut them properly and cause instability. Do you have any advice for me? Anything will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@mainemermaid6596]

There are some good books on potbelly pig care, including nail trimming. I find it impossible to do. If they have plenty of room in their yard, you shouldn't have to do, more than every 3 years. Just take them to get it done right. They need their teeth checked anyway. And please feed potbelly pig-specific food, lots of fresh vegies, and fruits occasionally. Plenty of fresh water.

[@Inuyasha1000]

He reminds me of my pig Luna she loves belly rubs and treats like watermelon she’s big and ADORABLE

[@quanasiabishop1712]

I’m currently in the process of getting a micro pig 🐖.. but I am concerned about winter/colder months (it snows here in Virginia sometimes) . How do I go about keeping my future pigs warm and healthy ?.

[@earthwerm]

You mentioned at one point that you don't run over and maul the pig with pets and snuggles because they don't like that...I have been considering adopting a pig, but one thing I have noticed about myself is I am EXTREMELY clingy toward my pets. I would have to pet and snuggle and love on the pig if I get one, would it not like that do you think? Also where do you get a pig in the first place? Been looking at shelters and in the newspaper, haven't found anything yet...

[@Tootnscoot]

" vulnerable when thry lay down"...mine sleeps in the bed with us every night and had her own stairs and blankie

[@marialipp1992]

Mine climbs up on the recliner to cuddle with me.

[@Tootnscoot]

@marialipp1992 I've raised pigs on a farm this one is a pet. Best dog I have. Rules the roost. I couldn't imagine life without the little piggy I didn't even want and my wife made me get. Pigs my best buddy now

[@jordanroe2130]

becky u r inspiring and lovable and I think you should do another tour because over the years u have changed and updated your beutiful homestead you have tought me loads of things so when I grow up bevause im only thirteen I can relate to you for inspiring me

[@Pishacaldu]

Hi Beck, I just discovered tour channel. I enjoyed this video of Neal. I like your story. Thank you.

[@Me-ev4ix]

Neil is awesome!

[@sarahelizabeth856]

Oh my I've always wanted a piggie! Can you do a video on choosing a pot belly pig pet? Where to start, where to get one, etc? Love your videos!!

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Sarah Elizabeth Yes I will. I want to do one soon.

[@sarahelizabeth856]

Thanks so much!!!

[@angelamurphy1961]

Sarah Elizabeth please rescue one ! There is so many homeless pigs at pig shelters

[@galfleming6770]

Do they make good eating?

[@bryanmcdonald8058]

how do you tell if it's half hog?and how much does it cost to own and buy a pot belly pig?

[@indigobreeze2138]

I definitely got one of those potbelly hog mixes.

[@audreyjensen9653]

Pot Bellied Pigs: The closet thing to a dog that isn’t a dog...

[@Jerry0291er]

What kinds of cookies do you feed him? I found a couple of pot belly pigs. They seem to have been abandoned. Owners haven’t posted anything or responded to any posts.

[@mihurtamiscultivos7917]

When I grow up I want to be a homesteader. I love your vídeos,I want to get pigs,roosters,hens,donkeys and ducks. I also want to make my own house .

[@thedoveyparkchop4162]

Yeah same except I want to have a couple horses and a donkey, dairy goats, chickens, llamas, and possibly a pot-belly pig.

[@seandonovan5819]

hi Becky, love your videos! just started watching and now I cant stop. haha where in Florida are you?

[@mariesheppard3750]

Why do you not dig out where his pool is and sink the pool even with the ground. I do that with my ducks

[@apigslife5019]

Great video! We love our potbelly as well. Such a great animal!

[@YungAirheadOfficial]

how is the pig doing now? great vid btw?

[@toddparker4817]

Do you get your pigs tusks trimmed?

[@sim61642]

I never thought about it before, How do animals deal with rain ?

[@S5S5066]

Another great source for pig care is andri rachelle

[@unicornphantasm]

6/19/2017, I own a sick pot belly pig who began wheezing 2 weeks ago and yesterday began coughing. I am retired on a fixed income and can't afford a veterinarian. I rescued Blue two years ago when her previous owner no longer wanted her and Blue may have become processed food. I live in a residential area and Blue is free roaming in my back yard. Does anyone know of any home remedies I can use to help Blue? Thank you for your help.

[@Fenrize]

In what enviroment does she live in? Maybe she tried to swallow something that got stuck in her throat. Was there any other symptoms before she started coughing/wheezing? Did she act different; tired, irritable? Has she been sleeping more than usual? Has she started spending more time alone/staying away from other people or animals?

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Nice video Becky. Neil is loved!

[@tracyobrien2816]

Far out Becky!!! loving your sharing this !!

[@raymondswitser1]

Hi Becky! Love you n your baby. My Miss Speckles won't go into the plastic pool.. Any suggestions?

[@jugheadjones3545]

Aww the hog is so cute

[@rhondaharvey8623]

Thank you so much for your video. I have learned a lot about my pig!!!

[@tnf712]

Great video. Did you have him since he was a baby? If so how did you get him to come to you and not be afraid.

[@towerclimber7277]

Great video and some great tips, question... What waa the treat you had in the tin can? I know you mentioned cookies but what kind do you prefer to give him? I'm not sure I've seen them before, I'm new to your channel (and subscriber now) so you may have gone over this before. Thanks!

[@heathercastor1685]

You are legit my hero and inspo

[@arlenefaile7436]

This is a question more than comment. Does a small pig go into heat like a dog? Swell?

[@putGodfirst_1]

Becky, my daughter has two potbelly pigs in her home. They are indoor house pig's. They are very big and heavy. How do you trim the hooves now that they are so strong.

[@mainemermaid6596]

They need to have outdoor space, fresh air, sunshine, and a pool to keep clean and cool! (😣 SO sad) Please take them to a vet who knows how cut their nails. Trust me, its almost impossible to do. Plus, they probably need their teeth checked by now too. Let him/her know they're kept inside. They may need extra vitamins/minerals from lack of sun exposure. Pot belly pig (specific) kibble, and lots of fresh vegies and occasional fruits. Fresh water always - esp when eating their kibble.

[@SuperFrosty85]

I genuinely loved this, i learned about pigs!

[@qwer58j]

Since a pot belly is small and a farm pig is gigantic. I assume that a crossbred one would be medium?

[@brendakaye34]

We just got our little pot belly piglet a month ago. He's about 5 months old now and only weighs maybe 25 pounds. His parents are 45 and 50 pounds. His belly has grown quite a bit in the past month as I'm sure I've been overfeeding him, oops. Thanks for the tips on that! He's inside now until we can secure his outside pen. My question is about digging. Will he root under the fencing to the point that he could escape or other animals could get in? Is there anything I should know about building his pen before putting him in it? He's likely going to be in a barn stall that has primarily gravel and dirt as a floor and of course we'll provide him with plenty of hay and a housing for his bed. My other option is a retired alpaca pen that is fairly large (16 x 30 I believe) and has a building at one end, but only a dirt floor that he could easily dig through. The great part about it would be all the room to roam he would have, but with Winter coming on in Ohio, I'm thinking the barn would be best until Spring. I'd love your thoughts on this as well as any advice you may have. Thanks so much for all the informative and fun videos!

[@mainemermaid6596]

Feed your *Pot Belly Pig kibble* from a farm supply store (amount based on weight - will be on the bag), and lots of fresh vegies and occasional fruits. Provide fresh water always - esp when eating their kibble. And change that pool water regularly. It will get filled with pee/bacteria and become unhealthy. Your pig should have his nails done, teeth and ears checked, and annual shots. The pig in the video is covering himself in sand after his dip in the pool, to keep away the biting flies, and keep from getting sunburned.

[@allenadcock8711]

Get more hay the reason why they use hey is because it decomposes right away and creates Heat because they don't sweat they can't regulate their heat and it's harder to stay warm without a heat source

[@ChristopherHauser-58]

He has a nice home and a nice pet owner

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahaha thanks☀️❤️☀️

[@ChristopherHauser-58]

@BeckysHomestead your welcome

[@karinhoole7653]

how long do you say the plastic baby pool lasts

[@samanthaprince2155]

Thanks for the tips and I enjoyed your video

[@royaltyulster1356]

Would they try and eat smaller poultry wandering around?

[@jocelynclaflin3769]

Hi, do you have any advice on raising a runt pot belly pig? I got two small females and it turned out that they were pregnant. The first litter came six days ago, but they tried to kill the runt. I'm letting him "pan feed" his formula sow milk now, but I'm not sure how to care for him after that. he's going to be an inside pet. disclaimer: the mother is already a small potbelly pig, and the father (I didn't mate them) was a "mini" pot belly pig, so hes going to be fairly small.

[@B3Kusa]

How do you start ?

[@vixielove3561]

is he un altered (not neutered ) and still friendly..? Im getting a piglet soon to train as a service animal and was wondering if i need to get him fixed as soon as i get him or if i could wait till hes about 6 months.. will he still be able to bond with me and be socialized, or be aggressive ? advice.? (he is a mini/kune kune mix )

[@jameslister2850]

What happened to the pot belly pig you had before neil? Did you eat him?

[@zanna2679]

James lister yes that wasnt a potbelly pig

[@dthnt-og5lp]

He’s so cute 🥺🧡

[@maryann6522]

How long do potbelly pigs live? Neal is very cute. I noticed Mario keeps out of Neal's way!

[@brandenquirinale2086]

Becky I'm 13 years old and good with animals and I would have a pig live in my house is that a good idea?

[@mainemermaid6596]

Sorry - No. They need plenty of outdoor space too. Please get a kitty (or 2) from a shelter. They're great indoor pets, and are very cute and loving.

[@margaretwilson6878]

Can u put a male pif with his babies at 6 wks old?

[@loladwyer6743]

Yay! Thanks for doing this, Becky!

[@chiloveradiouncut]

This is awesome!

[@magiclashandbeauty90]

What brand of oats n corn do u feed him?

[@yulianapineda3098]

I just got a little pig myself and I just want to know is it normal for their stomach to be hard

[@mainemermaid6596]

Vegies and fruits

[@raymondduncan3925]

Hi guys can I please get some help. A friend of mine gave me a 5 Month old potbelly piglet, we spent a whole day building a nice house for him.we put a crate with some blankets there with some hay, but for 2 night in a row he doesn’t want to sleep in it. He would go and take they hay out the house and put it down right infront of the pen gate and sleep in that in the cold( I live in Africa do the nights aren’t that cold but still) I’m really feeling terrible that he chooses to sleep in the cold when he has a very nice house.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Clearly he doesn't think the house is nice. Just give him a huge pile of hay. He will make a nest. Make sure the pen is plenty big enough and in dark shade. Pigs also need a lot of water. They like to get wet when they are hot☀️❤️☀️

[@raymondduncan3925]

Becky's Homestead yeah, thank you. I have a pen plenty big enough for our new addition, he started to get excited now when he sees me coming and runs all along the fence. Where he made his nest I literally built a makeshift shelter and literally just lifted it and put it over his nest, he seems to be happy.